Get outdoors or warm up inside. Here are our picks for a fun winter weekend in Kingston.
322 King Street
If you’re looking for a winter warm-up, stop by Kingston Coffee House for a hot chocolate. Kingston Coffee House steps it up a notch with a variety of hot chocolates to choose from, as well as peppermint mochas and chai lattes. Try a drink of your choice with whipped cream on top.
2. Cozy up in a historic inn
Various locations
Relax at one of Kingston’s historic inns. Book a five-course fondue at the Secret Garden Inn or a Stoked and Chill Nordic Spa experience at the Frontenac Club. You can also combine your culinary or wellness experience with an overnight stay at All Suites Whitney Manor, Green Acres Inn, and more. See our packages for the best deals on places to stay in Kingston.
209 Ontario Street
This tour blends tasting at some of Kingston’s best downtown restaurants with an insider’s perspective on our city’s history and culture. The tour highlights unique shops, restaurants, artisans, and farmers that contribute to Kingston’s thriving local food movement. Expect to try new and familiar flavours while strolling through our charming downtown with a local guide. Check the website for availability.
4. Explore museums in Kingston
Military Communications and Electronic Museum: 95 Craftsman Boul
Museum of Health Care: 32 George Street
PumpHouse Museum: 23 Ontario Street
With more than 35 museums, art galleries, and historic sites, Kingston offers a variety of fun learning experiences. Explore the history of military communications at Military Communications and Electronics Museum, discover the story of placebo medications at the Museum of Health Care, or experience kid-friendly exhibits and activities at the PumpHouse, housed in one of Canada’s oldest original water works.
1641 Perth Road
Enjoy the fresh snowfall at Little Cataraqui Creek by snowshoeing or skiing 13 km of beautiful trails. Your first stop will be the Outdoor Centre, where you can rent a pair of snowshoes or a full set of ski equipment. Don’t forget to bring birdseed to feed the chickadees at rest stops.
Various locations
Throughout Feburary and March, Kingstonlicious offers curated culinary events across the city, showcasing local chefs, special guests, and a delicious experience. View all upcoming events online.
Improbable Escapes: 303 Bagot Street
Wonderland & Board Game Café: 500 Gardiners Road
Did you know Kingston is home to escape rooms and a board game café? Get out of the cold and enjoy a themed escape room. Unlock your way through family-friendly or frightening rooms at Improbable Escapes. If you’re not up for an escape room, Improbable Escapes Wonderland offers more than 450 board games, as well as snacks and drinks.
8. Skate at Springer Market Square
325 King Street
Grab a friend, lace up your skates, and glide around the public skating rink while listening to some tunes. After a couple of laps, walk across the street to snack on a Canadian classic: a Beavertail. If you aren’t into skating but like the atmosphere, stop during the evening and warm up by the fire pits in the square.
9. Take a tour around historic Sydenham Ward
As you walk through the nieghbourhood surrounding Kingston’s downtown, you’ll see beautiful architecture and buildings rich in history such as The Spire, a community arts hub located in Sydenham Street United Church and historic inns like Hochelaga Inn, Secret Garden Inn, and The Rosemount Inn.
93 Princess Street
Head to Harper’s Burger Bar and choose from a variety of burgers (including the plantclassic! Burger and the baja burger). Pair your choice with a classic dessert like the sundae.
Looking for even more events to fill your winter weekends? How about 25?
